College is a word that means many things to many people: a space for knowledge; a place to gain lifelong friends; and an opportunity to transcend one's socioeconomic station. Today; though; this word also recalls a slew of headlines that have revealed a dark and persistent world of racial politics on campus. Does this association disturb our idealized visions of what happens behind the ivied walls of higher learning? It should-because campus racism on college campuses is as American as college football on Fall Saturdays. From Lawrence Ross; author of The Divine Nine and the leading expert on sororities and fraternities; Blackballed is an explosive and controversial book that rips the veil off America's hidden secret: America's colleges have fostered a racist environment that makes them a hostile space for African American students. Blackballed exposes the white fraternity and sorority system; with traditions of racist parties; songs; and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves; who name campus buildings after racist men and women. It also takes a deep dive into anti-affirmative action policies; and how they effectively segregate predominately white universities; providing ample room for white privilege. A bold mix of history and the current climate; Blackballed is a call to action for universities to make radical changes to their policies and standards to foster a better legacy for all students.
#205640 in Books James Holland 2012-02-14 2012-02-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.07 x 32.77 x 6.24l; 1.52 #File Name: 125000215X736 pagesThe Battle of Britain Five Months That Changed History May October 1940
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Broad Look On A Narrow FocusBy Jean-JacquesSo far I find this book incredibly good! The author presents material on the ground war (in France and the Low Countries) that I had not read before.For example: The Wehrmacht initial successes including Guderian's miraculous disobedience in attacking at Sedan; the French defenders refusing to use radio communication and depending on couriers to convey command orders hours if not days late; and the befuddlement of the BEF in anticipating the German advance and its pathetic persistence in attacking targets already armed and lethal.I say "so far" because this is bedtime reading for me and due to some health problems I have not been reading as frequently or as rapidly as usual. So far I find this book incredibly good; and I have reason to expect its qualities to remain so in the future.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another Holland masterpieceBy The Group CaptainThis is the third book I have read by this author; having read his works on Fortress Malta and the Dams Raid. His efforts are directed a providing the reader with detailed personal accounts of the action. I was expecting this book to be all about the battle of Britaan; but Holland has spent a good amount of time and effort in covering the fall of France; Dunkirk; and the Kanalkampf. I loved this book; and if you read it; I think you will agree with me. And while you are ordering this work; just go ahead and add his other books to your order.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. As It HappenedBy i-sayIn my humble opinion this is probably one of the best documents that exists on this subject. Holland deserves full credit for the "view from both sides" approach which enriches the unfolding events and provides a perspective that is rarely found in histories.Mr Holland delivers technical and personal details which bring the events into sharp focus: He helps the reader to see beyond the plethora of post-war propaganda which has eroded the heroic and tragic reality.
